m-liu@eastend.columbia.edu (Micky Liu) (11/26/88)
I am trying to gather information about students' reactions to registration. The most helpful information will include: - school - approx number of students - length of registration period - how easy is it to get your classes? - when do you have to pay tuition? (before, during, or after) - how does your school handle limited enrollment classes - how registration is handled (pre, mailin, phonein, normal) I am cross-posting this message since I don't really know where to post. I'm not really looking for funny horror stories, but they would be helpful if they point out flaws in the method. (I've got several of my own...) Please try to send all replies to me unless, you have a funny one and would like to share it with those readers of rec.humor... If other parties are interested in the replies, I will be happy to summarize and distribute... Thank You, Micky Liu Columbia University OSIS / Systems Group arpa: micky@cunixc.cc.columbia.edu uucp: ...!rutgers!columbia!eastend!m-liu bitnet: malua@cuvmc
ddl@beach.cis.ufl.edu (Don Lewis) (11/28/88)
>- school--University of Florida >- approx number of students--approx 35,000 counting part-times >- length of registration period--1 week, preregistration, 4 days regular >- how easy is it to get your classes?--well, not too bad >- when do you have to pay tuition? (before, during, or after)--after >- how does your school handle limited enrollment classes--"too bad, so sad" >- how registration is handled (pre, mailin, phonein, normal) ----pre for asking for main classes, then regular to drop/add; going to phonein and "get them when you ask for them" beginning next fall. -Don Lewis University of Florida, CIS Dept. INTERNET: ddl@beach.cis.ufl.edu UUCP: gatech!uflorida!beach.cis.ufl.edu!ddl
montys@tekigm2.TEK.COM (MONTY SMITH) (11/28/88)
Whoa--STOP!!!! Before responding to the University Registration question, remember to check the cross-post list and remove rec.humor! This sure doesn't belong here.
pete@tp2.Waterloo.NCR.COM (Peter D. Kahlmeier) (11/29/88)
In article <19433@uflorida.cis.ufl.EDU> ddl@beach.cis.ufl.edu () writes: >>- school--University of Florida > >>- approx number of students--approx 35,000 counting part-times > >>- length of registration period--1 week, preregistration, 4 days regular > >>- how easy is it to get your classes?--well, not too bad > >>- when do you have to pay tuition? (before, during, or after)--after > >>- how does your school handle limited enrollment classes--"too bad, so sad" > >>- how registration is handled (pre, mailin, phonein, normal) > ----pre for asking for main classes, then regular to drop/add; going > to phonein and "get them when you ask for them" beginning next > fall. Hmmmmm.... lets hava look..... Yup, this drivel is in rec.humor, but for some reason I am not amused These stats are astonishing but does anyone know how many University students it takes to change a light bulb? Enquiring minds don't care -- Peter D. Kahlmeier _ _ Not just another standard desclaimer: ------------------ @ @ ------------------------------------------------------ I eat jello, v NCR is not responsible for the toxic waste that spills therefore, I am \_/ from my mind and onto unsuspecting souls of the net...
tc1aaw@sdcc15.ucsd.edu (Kim) (11/29/88)
We have a telephone registration system that (for me, at least) goes blank and then hangs up. It doesn't happen all the time, but it's sure annoying. I especially hate the computer voice; it slows down when it's confirming classes so that there is a long pause between words. I wonder if they will ever upgrade the system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob W. Kim tc1aaw%iugrad2@sdcsvax.ucsd.edu I'm only a student at, tc1aaw@iugrad2.ucsd.edu University of California, San Diego Disclaimer: Any opinion expressed in this particular news article may not represent the opinions of the UC Regents or the administration of UC San Diego. (OK, I said that, do I get an A?) -------------------------------------------------------------------------
chrisa@Jessica.stanford.edu (Chris Alexander) (11/30/88)
At Stanford University: - approx number of students-- damn, I'm not sure...6k undergrad for sure, maybe another 6k grad? Makes about 12k or so?... - length of registration period--prereg 1 wk, regular 2 days. It's done alphabetically, & they start w/ a different letter every quarter/trimester. This is for in person reg; most reg is done by mail - see below. - how easy is it to get your classes?--I never had any problems, then again, I didn't go for small, popular classes like in our Religious Studies dept. - when do you have to pay tuition? (before, during, or after)--usually at reg, but you can get a "deferment" if you need time to scrape up some funds. Also tuition can be mailed in considerably before the next quarter/trimester. - how does your school handle limited enrollment classes--most have a waiting list. Sign up, go to first day of class, & if you're near the top of the list (maybe first 5 or so) then you can talk to the prof & you'll probly get in. Unless the prof is a tightass, or the class is just super popular. - how registration is handled (pre, mailin, phonein, normal)--most reg is now mailin, tho some folks still insist on doing it in person. Class lists still need to be signed in person at our Old Union or at the dept where the class is offered. About 3 wks into the quarter, everyone hands in a "study list" that lists everything you want to take that quarter - this gives students time to arrange their schedules, pick the classes they want, & bag the dead ones (like math classes taught by 80-yr-old incomprehensible geezers...). However, a big complaint is that grads, undeclared undergrads & certain majors (ie Music) need to have their advisors sign their study lists. Imagine, the Univ admini- stration doesn't trust grad students to pick their own classes! It has to be OK'd by their advisors! Chris Alexander chrisa@jessica.stanford.edu ps I have removed this "drivel" from rec.humor.